{"id":3185,"date":"2024-05-24T15:55:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=3185"},"modified":"2024-05-24T15:55:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:55:51","slug":"in-the-know-issue-107","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2024\/05\/24\/in-the-know-issue-107\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 107"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/051824_07565_Bloomfield_Graduation-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/051824_07565_Bloomfield_Graduation-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students laughing and smiling during commencement.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/2024\/05\/151st-commencement-held-at-bloomfield-college-of-montclair-state-university\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomfield Commencement 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Take a look at the recap, photos and highlights from Bloomfield campus\u2019 151st Commencement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/091119_3635_Language-Business-Culture-.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/091119_3635_Language-Business-Culture-.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/05\/17\/montclair-faculty-earn-inaugural-mla-pathways-step-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Faculty Earn Inaugural MLA Pathways Step Grant<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Funded by the Mellon Foundation, the $10,000 grant will support faculty members with the development of programs and resources for undergraduate students.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/OSJD-Team.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/OSJD-Team.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students and staff stand onstage under the word IMPACT.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/05\/22\/social-justice-and-diversity-impact-award-winners-honored\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Social Justice and Diversity Impact Awards Honor Diversity<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The awards honor those who work toward creating a more inclusive University community along with holding two additional ceremonies for graduates of color and those who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/04242024_0377_ERIC_WHITACRE_Kasser-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/04242024_0377_ERIC_WHITACRE_Kasser-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Whittacre and Heather J. Buchanan\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/05\/15\/cali-immersive-residency-resonates-with-composer-eric-whitacre-at-montclair-state-university\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grammy Winner Holds Immersive Residency at the Cali School<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Composer, conductor and speaker Eric Whitacre conducted over 900 music students in an intensive choral and instrumental experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Jonathan Koppell<\/strong> was named one of the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roi-nj.com\/2024\/05\/15\/roi-influencers\/higher-education\/2024-higher-education\/top-10\/roi-influencers-higher-education-2024-top-10\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10 Higher Education Influencers by business publication ROI-NJ<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/blog\/animal-emotions\/202405\/when-animals-die-by-human-hands-justifications-and-justice\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Psychology Today<\/em><\/a> published an article discussing a new book, When Animals Die: Examining Justifications and Envisioning Justice co-edited by <strong>Julian Keenan<\/strong> (Biology). The book examines how humans rationalize animal deaths and use dead animals, and the article includes a Q&amp;A with the book\u2019s editors.<\/li>\n<li>The Povolo quintuplets continue to generate media interest post-Commencement, most recently on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmorningamerica.com\/family\/story\/quintuplets-graduate-same-college-group-effort-110381193\" target=\"_blank\">Good Morning America<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leslie Wilson<\/strong> (History) is quoted in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/new-jersey\/government-compensation-for-slavery-nj-may-lead-in-answering-that-question\/\" target=\"_blank\">PIX11 story<\/a> about a preliminary report offering one of the country\u2019s most comprehensive analyses of reparations and ways to compensate for economic, legal and political inequities resulting from slavery, Jim Crow, and other historical practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaime Grinberg<\/strong> (Educational Foundations) was interviewed by <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cba24n.com.ar\/radio-universidad\" target=\"_blank\">Radio Universidad<\/a>, AM 580, which belongs to the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Argentina (the oldest public university in Argentina, founded in 1619). The topic of the interview was antisemitism in the context of U.S. higher education.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairlocal.news\/2024\/05\/residents-march-for-change-at-the-annual-disability-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Local published an article<\/a> about the fourth annual Disability Parade co-organized by <strong>Priya Lalvani<\/strong> (Teaching and Learning). Lalvani, who is also quoted in the article, participated in the rally alongside other Montclair faculty, staff and students.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newjersey.news12.com\/jersey-proud-senior-citizens-earn-their-degrees-from-nj-colleges\" target=\"_blank\">News12 New Jersey<\/a> highlighted one of our recent graduates, 72-year-old Rosalyn Coppola, in its \u201cJersey Proud\u201d segment; Coppola was profiled in a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/05\/09\/n-j-grandmother-earns-her-degree-after-five-decades\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate Spotlight feature<\/a> by staff writer <strong>Marilyn Joyce Lehren<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Witten<\/strong> (Cali School of Music) is quoted in an article by Chinese media outlet <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/en.people.cn\/n3\/2024\/0521\/c90000-20172198.html\" target=\"_blank\">People\u2019s Daily Online<\/a> about pianist Ju Xiaofu\u2019s debut at Carnegie Hall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>May is Mental Health Awareness Month<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up for <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/mental-health-first-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health First Aid Training<\/a> and learn to identify, understand and provide initial aid to someone who may be struggling.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ccmh-s.psu.edu\/ccaps-web\/Csp\/8510ec2fa5cd41c6849ceeae12389064\" target=\"_blank\">Take an online mental health screening<\/a> and try <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/tao\/\" target=\"_blank\">TAO Connect<\/a>, an online self-guided program to help support your mental health.<\/li>\n<li>Campus recreation offers a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/campus-recreation\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">wide variety of fitness programs<\/a> for employees to take care of their minds and bodies.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty and staff can refer students to counselors via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/lets-talk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Let\u2019s Talk<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/uwill-free-teletherapy-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\">Uwill<\/a> or <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">CAPS<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:973-655-5211\">973-655-5211<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Take advantage of employee discounts via the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/csc\/employees\/benefits\/discount\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">State Employee Discount Program<\/a> and the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1KRvvdvrj5nIjhTMX8-n9QnKV_Pc1hEpoQFDdOOMLkl8\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomfield Business Discounts<\/a> list.<\/li>\n<li>Download the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/parking-services\/parking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parking Logix app<\/a> to check for available parking on campus.<\/li>\n<li>Request our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSewbqKvTrR1zCAYKbJxzZ6flNAsBwPP8f2EiouO88CzQJl9Dw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">pupscot, Pebbles<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeZmts1qzAF5x2EfWYgjVaEfOjf-hPN_x2rqlcrF8zC-P-KSw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Rocky the Red Hawk<\/a> at your upcoming events!<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-center\/lost-and-found\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and found<\/a> items may be brought to the Student Center information desk in the 2nd floor lobby. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.app.pixithq.com\/public\/#\/lost-found\/items\" target=\"_blank\">Browse the inventory<\/a> of lost items or file a claim for lost items.<\/li>\n<li>To receive training on the use of hemorrhage\/bleeding control and Narcan kits, contact EMS at <a href=\"tel:973-655-7836\">973-655-7836<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:ems@montclair.edu\">ems@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support for Staff and Faculty<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/employee-assistance-program\/\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> provides free, confidential support services for employees and their families \u2013 including locating resources for substance abuse, mental health and self-help. For more information, view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2020\/06\/concern-brochure.pdf\">CONCERN brochure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Concerned about a student\u2019s well-being? Please fill out a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report\/index.php\/pid759556?\" target=\"_blank\">CARE Report form<\/a> to connect students to mental health support and resources. Faculty and advisors can <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/navigate\/early-warning-program\/?wp_logged_in=true\" target=\"_blank\">complete an alert via Navigate<\/a> for academic concerns.<\/li>\n<li>If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the nationwide <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline\" target=\"_blank\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a> for free, confidential support, 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Email<a href=\"mailto:successcenter@ascendiumeducation.org\"> successcenter@ascendiumeducation.org<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:833-707-1220\">833-707-1220<\/a> for assistance with student loan repayment support. Visit MSU GradReady website for additional resources available to help with managing your financial needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Natasha Fernandez<\/strong> and <strong>Tammy Castro<\/strong> (Academic Affairs \u2013 Bloomfield), and the team at Bloomfield for organizing a fantastic <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LXqkt8XQ24s\" target=\"_blank\">Baccalaureate ceremony<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Lucy Candal-Fernandez<\/strong> and <strong>Chandra Sakajani<\/strong> (Financial Aid), who were recognized for their contributions to the Eastern Association of Student Financial Administrators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and Federal Relations committees.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Pablo Tinio<\/strong> (Educational Foundations), who received a $1 million grant from the Templeton Religion Trust for the project, Mirror to the World: The Power of Art to Build Understanding and Creativity.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Jeffrey Gonzalez<\/strong> (English), who recently published a review essay discussing Sonic Youth member Thurston Moore\u2019s memoir, Sonic Life, in the online magazine <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publicbooks.org\/we-were-not-that-band-but-what-was-sonic-youth\/\" target=\"_blank\">Public Books<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To the College of Humanities and Social Sciences <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/2024\/05\/08\/chss-deans-recognition-awards-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dean\u2019s Recognition Award<\/a> winners:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/strong> (Justice Studies), Award: Research<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evelyn De Jesus-Quiles<\/strong> (Operations and Administrative Affairs), Award: Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laura Nicosia<\/strong> (English), Award: Teaching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sangeeta Parashar<\/strong> (Sociology), Award: Teaching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manuel Gonzalez<\/strong> (Psychology), Award: Teaching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark Rotella<\/strong> (Coccia Institute), Award: Teaching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dayna Arcurio<\/strong> (Writing Studies), Award: Teaching<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zachary Zerby<\/strong> (Linguistics), Award: Teaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/05\/unnamed-5.png\" alt=\"screenshot of the latest tiktok post on MSU account.\" width=\"600\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Child\u2019s dream job growing up VS what they are doing now?<\/p>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos or Reminders? Want to nominate a staffer for our spotlight? <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/in-the-know-request\/\" target=\"_blank\">Use this form to tell us<\/a>. Read more about our people and programs in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">University News Center<\/a> and in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/category\/in-the-know\/\" target=\"_blank\">back issues of <em>In the Know<\/em><\/a>. And find out what&#8217;s happening on campus in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bloomfield Commencement 2024 Take a look at the recap, photos and highlights from Bloomfield campus\u2019 151st Commencement. 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